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Rhodochrosite with Quartz from Silverton Mining District, San Juan County, Colorado

 
Rhodochrosite with Quartz from Silverton Mining District, San Juan County, Colorado

Rhodochrosite with Quartz from Silverton Mining District, San Juan County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 15563
Mineral:Rhodochrosite with Quartz
Locality:Silverton Mining District, San Juan County, Colorado
Description:Small (1-2 mm) pink rhodochrosite crystals with rosettes of 2-3 mm milky quartz crystals covering one face of matrix. The rhodochrosite crystals are lustrous with good color. The matrix looks like a dirt-stained quartz on the rear and sides.
Overall Size:9x7x6 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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